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2 days ago
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Sutton on Sea's new paddling pool forced to close due to leak
A paddling pool that opened in May following a £500,000 renovation has been forced to close due to a Maple Leaf Pool, in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, has been shut since 6 June. East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) said the pool was unexpectedly losing water because of issues with the circulation and drainage system. Work was under way to find a solution, but further investigations were required before a reopening date could be confirmed. The council had hoped to reopen the pool on 30 June, but on Thursday a spokesperson confirmed that a test refilling had been unsuccessful. Megan Lawson, from Mablethorpe, brought her young children for a day out at the pool, only to discover it was closed. She said: "It's a shame really, especially in this weather. You need something to keep the children cool."ELDC said the focus was on "getting it fixed and right for the long-term" rather than "rushing to find the solution that allows us to reopen the quickest". A spokesperson said the works would not result in additional cost to the council or taxpayer.A further attempt to refill the pool would take place in the coming days and, if successful, a reopening date would be confirmed. Refurbishment work on the pool began in 2023 as part of the £7.5m Seaview Colonnade project. When the pool opened on 24 May, the final bill of £524,000 was £124,000 over the initial budget. ELDC previously blamed the increased cost on a new underground filtration system, as well as a rise in the price of materials and to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
23-05-2025
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Sutton on Sea paddling pool to reopen after £500,000 revamp
A popular paddling pool is due to reopen on Saturday after renovation works costing more than £500, Maple Leaf Pool, in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, which closed in 2023, has been given new interactive water play features among other final bill of £524,000 was £124,000 over budget, which East Lindsey District Council blamed on the cost of a new underground filtration system, as well as a rise in the price of materials and labour. Councillor Martin Foster, the portfolio holder for operational services, said: "The pool has been a part of the history of Sutton on Sea, and we're pleased to see that it's going to be open for people to come along and enjoy." Tennis courts and a new children's play area have been installed nearby and will also open on Saturday. The Maple Leaf Pool originally opened in 1954 and was a gift from the Kin clubs of Canada, following the North Sea floods of new facilities are part of the council's £7.5m Seaview Colonnade project, which involves redeveloping the town's Colonnade and Pleasure centrepiece of the project is a new pavilion, including a cafe, restaurant and exhibition space. Mr Foster said negotiations were being held with potential operators of the building and he hoped the facility would be open for activities and workshops over the paddling pool project was supported by a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund, the council confirmed. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
